Propagation and Nursery Basics Workshop – NCG nursery manager Peter Hanson

When: Sunday 29th March 2015 10am – 1pm
Where: Northbank Community Garden, 100 Northbank Rd, Bellingen
Bring: a hat, gloves, lunch
Cost:  $35/ $20 members/ concession by donation

Come and join us at the nursery and learn to grow your own plants from seed and cuttings.  This is a vital part of starting and maintaining a successful garden in your home. And will be interesting to anyone who wants to work in a nursery or the agricultural industry, so don’t miss this one.
The workshop will cover how to prepare soil and potting mix, use fertilisers, seed sowing, cutting techiniques, irrigation, nursery routines, dealing with weeds, and using the right kind of pots for the species.